The 33-year-old starting pitcher is coming off the worst season of his career. He started 30 games for the Washington Nationals, going 10-14 with a 4.67 earned run average. He briefly commented on his new home (via the Dodgers):

"To pitch for a championship-level club -- things couldn't have happened any better for me." -Dan Haren

There's no doubt that this would be a great deal for the Dodgers if Haren returns to form. Considering some of the deals that have been signed by other pitchers this offseason, Haren would present great value in a weak free-agent class.

Once considered one of the best pitchers in the league, he is a three-time All-Star, finishing fifth in the Cy Young Award voting in 2009 and then seventh in 2011. He has a career record of 129-111 with a 3.74 earned run average.

Although the Dodgers have a great top end of the rotation, there are definitely question marks surrounding Josh Beckett and Chad Billingsley, both of whom lost the majority of 2013 due to injuries. Haren can be a great option as a No. 4 or 5 starter for Los Angeles, making that starting rotation even more intimidating than it was last season.

Couple that with an offense that has YasielPuig for the entire season, and the rest of the league is officially on notice.